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Barbara Todd Obituary
Barbara Wallace Todd, 85, of Ventura, passed away on Monday morning, Oct. 31, 2011.
Mrs. Todd was born Feb. 4, 1926, in Los Angeles and was a Ventura County resident for the past 59 years. She was the granddaughter of former Lieutenant Governor Albert Joseph Wallace. She was a first and second grade school teacher for 34 years for the Ventura and Port Hueneme school districts. Barbara received her teaching credential from U.C.L.A. and went on to earn her Master's degree in early childhood education from U.C. Northridge and became a mentor and teacher for the Hueneme School District.
Barbara was a seamstress, enjoyed doing needlepoint, bricklaying and refinishing furniture. Barbara would make baby blankets for all her expecting co-workers and their families. Barbara considered herself a jack-of-all-trades and a master of none. She was a former member of the Ventura County Assistance League.
Barbara is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Blair and James Douglas Holloway of El Cajon, Calif.; daughter and son-in-law, Briar and Bruce Akoni Yong of Santa Barbara; daughter, Barrie Todd of Ventura; sister, Bettye Wallace Pearce of Ventura; grandchildren, James Derek Holloway, Cameron Holloway, Riki Kalan Schmitt, Makena Akoni Yong, Keldon Kennedy Schmitt, Alex America Schmitt.
Private graveside services at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura, will be held. In lieu of flowers, please honor Barbara with a memorial donation in her name to: Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org, or to the Ventura County Chapter of the American Cancer Society. Barbara was entrusted to the care of the family owned Joseph Reardon Funeral Home, 757 E. Main Street, Ventura.
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Bonnie Parkin
November 9, 2011
Mrs. Todd was my second grade teacher at Art Haycox school back in the 70's. I remember her fondly, even at the young age I was. Today I am a teacher in large part to her. I remember building a hut in class with her and today I strive to be half as good a teacher as she was. I am sorry for your loss but know that her good example as a teacher lives on in at least one former student, but I am sure there are many more.
BARBARA PONTINEN
November 7, 2011
To the Barbara Todd family,
I was so saddened to hear of your loss. I worked very closely with Barb when she taught at Haycox School, and my husband worked with her at Sunkist. She was such a self assured and confident person and so helpful to me when I started teaching.
My heartfelt condolences go out to all the members of the family at this difficult time.
Barb Pontinen
November 6, 2011
(sorry, part of my message disappeared)
to sister Bettye and the three beautiful daughters who I remember as children in the pharmacy.
Sincerely,
Jack Stafford
November 6, 2011
Dear Barbara,
Yours has been a cherished friendship for over 40 years. I am comforted knowing your passing was preceded by such a beautiful life. You will be greatly missed.
I offer my condolences to sister Bettye
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